We are seeking a highly motivated Press & Communications Intern to join SolarPower Europe’s Communications team from April 2025. This internship will provide an opportunity to learn about how policy communications and media engagement works in Brussels, as well as the main policy priorities for the energy transition and solar.

Internship responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Press and Policy Communications, the role will support the association’s press and media activities:

· Support on monitoring and evaluating media coverage

· Support on creation of communications material including press materials and social media posts

· Support on direct media engagement

· Support on policy communication campaigns

Profile

The ideal candidate has the following professional profile:

· Strong verbal, written, organisation and presentation skills

· Enthusiastic to work as part of a dynamic and passionate team

· Fluency in English. Fluency in at least one other EU language would be an advantage

· Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with real impact on Europe’s climate goals

Our offer

· A Belgian 6-month internship contract (Convention Immersion Professionnelle)

· A competitive remuneration package, including 5 internship holidays (on top of all Belgian public holidays), public transportation allowance, work-from-home allowance, and lunch vouchers

Solar for All

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of our mission to ensure that solar is at the core of a smart, sustainable and inclusive energy system. The more diverse our team, the more unique perspectives and ideas we can share to move this mission forward. 


We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences to help make this a reality.

Application

A CV (maximum 2 pages) and a one-page motivation letter should be sent to recruitment@solarpowereurope.org until Friday 14 March 2025 quoting “Press & Communications Internship” in the subject line. 

Note that while we recognise the role of generative AI tools within the workplace, we would like your cover letter to share and demonstrate your unique perspective and approach to the role. For this reason, we discourage overreliance on such tools in your application.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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